Systems don’t build businesses—people do.br Want to scale, survive a recession, and build a culture-first company?br br In this episode of The Mason Duchatschek Show, I sit down with Theresa Bassett, CEO of The Diamond Group and author of Uplevel, to discuss what really powers sustainable, scalable businesses: your people systems.br br Theresa shares how upgrading your approach to hiring, leadership, and accountability can protect your company in uncertain times—and unlock the growth you’ve been chasing.br br The full episode is a must-watch for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and team leaders looking to build a future-ready business.br br Key Takeawaysbr br ✅ Recession-proofing starts with your people, not your productbr ✅ Culture is built through intentional systems and leadership behaviorbr ✅ Strong people systems attract and retain top talentbr br Listen to the Full Conversationbr br 🎙 Podcast Episode:br br 📺 Full Video on YouTube:br br Learn More with Workforce Alchemybr br Want proven strategies, tools, and secrets to improve leadership, hiring, and team performance? Take the Workforce Alchemy Challenge—FREE.br br Apply here: br About This Channelbr br Subscribe now & discover the world of Workforce Alchemy.br br Visit our website & take the challenge! Mason Duchatschek is an Amazon.com #1 bestselling author of numerous books, and his ideas have been featured in Selling Power, Entrepreneur, and the New York Times.br br There is a way to make every employee more valuable. People shouldn't dread coming to work. Companies shouldn't lose great employees or settle for good when great is possible.br br If you want to hire the best and avoid the rest, subscribe.br If you want to solve problems before they occur, subscribe.br If you want to get better work accomplished faster without adding staff, subscribe and share helpful ideas with others.